So-called social hacks, also known as social engineering, involves attacks on what is perhaps the most vulnerable, easily compromised component in any computer system: The user. A social hack is any of a number of techniques, strategies, and tactics used to convince people to give up personal information, passwords, and
Microsoft Windows 7 and Server 2008 end of life means that Microsoft will no longer improve the product, accept warranty claims, or provide non-security hotfixes. Don’t wait until the last minute to update your Microsoft operating system, we highly recommend leaving 6 months of leeway between your projected finish date
Why do some companies fail their disaster recovery plan (DPR) audit? Perhaps because they did not get the right information for it. They say experience is the best teacher; thus, nothing beats what you can learn from real-world case studies. See what you can learn from the following case. Hosting
The cloud has grown in popularity in recent years and continues to do so. However, there are some common misconceptions about cloud services that still prevent people from trusting this technology. Here are some of the top myths about the cloud you shouldn’t believe. Myth 1: The Cloud Isn’t Secure
As a small business owner, you know every dollar counts. Unfortunately, a single cyberattack can cost your business thousands of dollars and damage your reputation. This makes it essential for your business to achieve and maintain a high level of network security. Follow these tips to secure your business against
Every year my family asks me, “What would you like for Mother’s Day?” I often say something like, “I don’t know. Let’s just go out for dinner.” But, is that what I truly want? Dinner? At a crowded, noisy restaurant? Humm… Not this year. What DO I WANT? Good Question.
The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) recently reported a HIPAA data breach that exposed the personal information of more than 350,000 Oregon residents. The source of this breach was a phishing email with a malicious link that multiple employees opened and clicked. If your organization is the victim of a HIPAA data security breach,
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets forth standards to govern the handling of sensitive patient information. These standards apply to hospitals, medical offices and companies that handle insurance and billing. For businesses that must meet HIPAA standards, the ultimate goal is to protect sensitive patient information. To do
Your servers are the foundation of your computer network. To keep these systems performing optimally, it’s important to have sufficient managed IT solutions in place to prevent security breaches and data loss. Server Maintenance Proper server maintenance keeps your organization operating efficiently and can help prevent unexpected downtime. Your server maintenance
In April of 2019, Microsoft will issue an update for Windows 10. There isn’t a specific release date for the update, and it’s expected Microsoft will issue it gradually. If April comes and goes and you haven’t received a message encouraging you to update Windows 10, be patient; hiccups during
Though you may associate healthcare data breaches with hackers or digital thieves halfway across the globe, an astonishing amount of breaches are by individuals within the organizations. These threats are known as insider threats; research states approximately 58 percent of healthcare breaches are by insiders. Any individual who has access to your
If the upfront expenses of moving your company’s data to a cloud-based server have caused you to pause your plans, it’s time to explore the costs of not using the cloud to store your valuable information. Neglecting to move your data to the cloud can cost your company more in the